Overview
The PRC6809 MBITR is part of the AN/PRC-148 family of radios, the most capable dismounted radio system available today.
Based on the combat-proven AN/PRC-148 MBITR, the PRC6809 MBITR provides unprecedented interoperability with existing military and commercial legacy radio systems. With software upgradeability, future operation with the next generation of communications equipment is ensured.
The multi-processor architecture of the PRC6809 MBITR creates a truly software-based, handheld radio. The PRC6809 MBITR can be utilized with the full set of AN/PRC-148 system components for mounted and dismounted operations.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Thales PRC6809 MBITR | 1.47 MB |
Key Features
- Contiguous 30-512 MHz Coverage
- Selectable RF Output Power (0.1– 5.0 Watts)
- 867.5 grams
- 552.8 cubic cm
- DES/Type III and AES/256-bit Encryption Options
- 2 Metre and 20 Metre Immersible Variants
Technical Specification
| Frequency Range | 30-512 MHz Contiguous |
| 5 and 6.25 kHz Step Size | |
| Modulation Types | AM and FM (Single Channel) |
| FM Narrowband (Single Channel) | |
| Frequency Stability Over Temperature | + 2.5 PPM |
| Receive Sensitivity | -116 dBm 12 dB SINAD (-118 dBm typical) |
| AM: < 1.5 uV 10 dB SINAD | |
| Adjacent Channel Rejection | Greater than 45 dB at ±25 kHz |
| Spurious & Image Rejection | Greater than 58 dB |
| Third Order Intercept Point | Greater than +5 dBm |
| Receive Audio Distortion | Less than 10% at Rated Audio Power |
| Acoustic Output Power | Greater than 85 dBSPL |
| Transmit Output Power | 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0 & 5.0 watts (FM) |
| 1.0 & 5.0 watts (AM) | |
| User Selectable per channel | |
| Transmit Characteristics | Radiated Spurious Output: < -13 dBm |
| Audio Distortion: Less than 10% | |
| Adjacent Channel Power Ratio: > 45 dBc | |
| Reliability | MTBF: > 30,000 hours field measured |
| MTTR: < 8 minutes | |
| Emergency Beacons | AM Swept Tone Beacon |
| Encryption | Type-III DES (Optional) |
| 256-bit AES (Optional) | |
| Physical Parameters (with battery) | Length: 8.44 inches (21.44 cm) |
| Width: 2.63 inches (6.68 cm) | |
| Depth: 1.52 inches (3.86 cm) | |
| Volume: 33.7 cubic inches (552.8 cubic cm) | |
| Weight: 30.6 ounces (867.5 grams) | |
| Environmental Specifications | Operating temperature: -31° to +60° C |
| Humidity: 95% Non-condensing | |
| Shock: EIA-603-1992 | |
| Vibration: EIA-603-1992 | |
| Altitude: 30,000 Feet |
